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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18
SURE DEATH ON RATS.
How a Woman solved a yexatious Prob
lem In Domestic Life.

How a Woman solved a yexstious Prob
lem In Domestic Life.
Mrs. Benedict's business is that Of q
~ratcatchcr, a new profession now fairly
opened 10 women, and one which Mrs.
Benedict at least has made lucrative.
The business Of rat determination is not
strictly new, and yet Mrs. Benedict is
fairly entitled 10 rank as its inventor, at
least in an important sense She has
raised il 70 the dignity of a profession.
The problem has been how 10 kill the rats
without bringing unpleasant odors into
the house.
Mr.. Benedict has found out how to
induce rats TO die on the kitchen floor.
Like many inventors, she is somewhat in
debted TO accident. She was engaged, IL
appears, in the domestic manufacture OF
plaster casts Of various kinds. One Of her
devices was to mix wheaton flour with her
%pulverized plaster Of Paris, so that the
gluten Of the flour might make the paste
less brittle, One evening she had visitors
who rang the bell just as she was sitting
the mixed plaster and foqr for the third
time 10y way Of mixing them intimately,
as the chemist says. She had already set
dish Of water at hand, intending 10 make
an experimental cast at once, and when
the door bell rang she hastily removed her
~spron and went TO welcome her guests,
leaving her materials upon the kitchen.
Her guests stayed until bedtime, and
when they babe her adieu, Mrs. Benedict
went 10 bed without returning 10 the kit
chen.
What happened in the night was this;
A rat made his way up the legs Of the
table To the top, where he was speedily
Joined by others. TIE dish of flour and
plaster was easily reached, and the rats
ate freely and hastily Of it, rs IL is their
custom TO do, II was a rather dry sup
per, and water Icing near, each rat
turned TO drink. The water drunk first
wet the plaster in the rats stomachs, and
then, in TECHNICAL phrase, set il: that
is 10 say, the plaster thus made into
paste, instantly grew hard in each rats
stomach and put an end 10 any exercise
OF that orgaL The rats decided Mr..
Mallock's question: SIS life worth liv.
ingf' in the negative without quitting
the table. The mex morning thirteen Of
them lay dead in a circle around the
water dish. Mrs. Benedict. when she
entered the kitchen for the purpose Of
making her fire, saw them and acted
that Is TO say, she screamed and climbed
upon a chair. From that position she
studied the scene, and very soon saw the
cause. Like "a wise woman, she kept her
secret and made profit Of il. She under
took. for n consideration. To clear the
premises Of her neighbors Of the pests,
and slcceee1el. In WAS not long before
the town was as free Of this sort If yer
min as if the pied piper Of Hamelin had
Travelled that way.-New York star.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18
A DECREASING BIRTH RATE.
some Interesting Fact, Concerning the
aruwth Of the United Kingdom.


An eminent British staIistician. Mr..
,Iulhall, las contributed some interesting
information lately on the subject Of the
growth of the United Kingdom. which
contains. at the same time, many encOur-
aging and discouraging facts. Mr.. Mulhall
finds. for instance, that while the popula-
ton Of the United Kingdom is increasing
only IL per cent, per decade, its wealth
is growing 20 per cent, during the same
time, its trade 30, and its shipping 90.
In vital statistics il is shown that the
death rate is rapidly decreasing, that
fewer children die and that people live To
much greater age than formerly. But
what particularly strikes MIR. Mulhall and
alarms him for the future Of Great Brlt-
ain is the fact that the proportion OF
births 10 the population is steadily de-
creasing and has been decreasing for
wears. Births per 1000 Of population
fell of about ) l-2 per cent a year IN the
period lsSl-Sj, as compared with 1876
so. while the marriage rate declined only
/ l-a per cent.
Mr.. Mulhall recognizes the fact that
these figures give ground for an appre-
hensiun of physical decadence, and calls
upon the British Medical association 10
make a report upon 1t at the next session.
Examining the figures 10y geographical
divisions. he finds that the natura! in
crease in population, or the excess Of
births over deaths. is at the rateof l4.3per
1000 inhabitants in England and Wales,
1879 in Scotland and only Ga in Ireland.
This is especially significant in view of
the fact that marriages are not as child
less in Ireland as in England. and more
children are born TO each marriage; but
on the other hand, the marriage rate in
Ireland Is now the lowest in the world,
and steadily declining in consequence Of
the emigration of men and women in the
prime of life. The result of this low
birth rate is very unfavorable to the
country, the decrease in births amounting
to s.. 1000 per year, as compared with the
last decade,
Such facts as these are always alarm
ing but a low birth rate seems 10 rome
with civilization and wealth. France has
reached nearly a stationary position in re-
gard To population, the number Of births
being just sufficient 10 keep up the
population. New England has about
reached that state, and its popula-
ton would in all probability decline but
for immigration, and Mr.. Mulhall's figures
would indicate that Great Britain, which
in the past poured forth millions Of people
ing that condition Of physical decadence
where the number Of births will he barely
sufficient to prevent a decline in the Iopu
lation Of the country.-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18

was present at a big fire in Tangier.
when the helplessness Of the Moors in
cases of emergency was excmpliiicl. A
sort Of extemp0rized fire brigade If blacks
and Moors was formed, hut their method
Of axtinguishing the flames would have
aStonishe1 n London fireman.
II consisted Of sending negroes by twos
and thrres down 10 the beach, some
quarter " a mile distant. each with one
small basket on his head, which he filed
with sand; then trotting back. poured ii
on the fire and returned for more.
If jabbcring and ~gesticulating could
have put out the flames, little damage
would have been done; as it was, the
house was completely gutted.-Foreigp
Letter.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18

Hotel Waiter Ito little girD-Wil you
order your breakfast, pleasef
little Girls MAmma-Some oatmeal, I
think, waiter.
Little Girl Mamma, the waiter spoke
10 me, A French chop, please. with
tomato sauce, English bacon, Lyonaise
potatoes, buckwheat cakes and coffee, and
let the coffee be strong and hot.
Little Girls Mamma with a sighl-You
may bring NE the same.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18

In a study Of pigs. the American con
sui at Copenhagen has added thirty
pounds 10 the weight Of some animals by
having them daily washed. Besides
cleanliness. easily masticated food gave
some striking results. When whole corn
IL fed them, only half Of il is available ~
food, the other half passing away in an
undigested form.-Arkansaw Traveller.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18

8,l86 Prizes amounting h.. .............. ...a-"sl,0 j5,OD
For Tub Rates or any other information apply
h. the Undersigned. Your hand must he
distinct aud signature plain. More rapid return
mail delivery will he assured by our enclosing All
Envelope bearing your full address,
send POSTAL NOTES, Express Money
Orders, or New York Exchange In ordinary letter.
Currency by Express lat our expense) addressed
M. A. DAuPHIN,
New Orleans, Ls.,
or VI. A. DAUPBIN,
Washington, ID. q
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18

II we lose a dollar on der shtreet we
vhas mndt because der finder vhas not
honest enough 20 return II. II we find
NE dollar we feel dot der owner ought TO
lose II for his carelessness.-Cs'1 Dunder.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1887-05-18
Ancient British w,vwam..

The carthen floors o. eighteen ancient
British waited huts or wigwams exist
on the downs east Of Dunstable. A land
owner is dcmolishing them, much 10 the
horror u anuquaTies.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26
Court Notes.

Nothing of interest was transacted
in district court this morning. After
hearing the argument OF motion the
court took a lay off subject to recon-
vene this afternoon.
The motion docket was called in
county court this morning and up to
noon no cases had been called.
Willie West, charged with disturb
ing the peace was yesterday tried and
convicted before Justice Braswell.
She was fined one dollar and cost
amounting in the aggregate to $2290.
j. f. Windsor, charged with the
theft of three bale. of cotton had an
examining trial before Justice Bras
well yesterday afternoon and was ad-
mitted to bail in the sum of $500.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26
Another Bold Robbery.

Last evening about z o'clock as Mr.
A. d. Holland was returning to his
home on Camp street from his days
work he met a fleet.footed pedestrian,
who, as quick as flash snatched Mr..
Hollands watch and chain from his
pocket and disappeared across the
street in the dark. The circumstance
of meeting the hurr ying party Oh the
street in a quiet part of town was so
commonplace aud the deed performed
with SO much dexterity and 80 quick
ly that Mr.. Holland had time to give
no thought of what had happened UNI
til the party was out of his reach and
fast escaping in the falling night.
There is no clue TO the slick fingered
party who committed the act.
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Wonderful Cures.

w. ID. Hoyt e. Co., wholesale and re-
tail druggists, of Rome, Ca, say: We
have been selling DIR. Kings New
Discovery, Electric Bitters ard Buck
lens Arnica Salve for four years.
Have never handled remedies that
sell as well, or give such universal sat
isfaction. There have been some
wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases
of pronounced consumption have
been entirely cured by use of few
bottles OF DIR. Kings New Discovery,
taken in connection with Electric
Bitters. We guarantee them always.
Sold by w. II. Howell & Bro.
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Local Notes.
"JO-HE' only..at 23OS Elm street.

"JO-HE" only..at 2S0S Elm street.
Fresh country butter at A. L. Bouche's.
Watches, diamonds, silver and sill
yer plated ware the best and cheapest
at j. Z. Dohorty 81 Co.'S, COS Main
street.
Saddles for the cowboy, saddles for
the ladies, saddles for quiet and easy
ride, and for those who wish some
thing for comfort and made of the
best material, and the largest selection
to choose from, at Padgitt Bros.
Have you tried the California can
ned goods that A. Il. Bouche sells.
j. L. Williams, 500 Main street,
Patent Medicines, Texas Tolu, Station
airy.
Wonderful have been the discover
les through the inventive genius and
scientific knowledge of men. But the
properties of Morris Cascarine for
the relief of disordered liver are un-
equalled.
IL. Williams, sos Main street, Per-
fumery, Combs, Brushes, Soaps.
Tycoon Chop Blended, May Blossom teas,
the best teas in the market, for Doc and Toe
per pound at A. L. Bouche's.
New preserves, fresh butter, cheese,
hams. fruits. cranberries, ETC.. at Grad
docks Ervay Street Grocery.
Parry Bros, real estate agency, ST.
George hotel block, Dallas, Texas.
Whips and lap robes, a splendid line
for pleasure vehicles and headquarters
for those wanting leather of all kinds,
shoe findings and furnishings-at
Padgett Bros, Wholesale and retail
sadlers.
Constipation superinduces the
agony of that disease so prevalent
known rs piles. This can be cured
and prevented by taking Morris Cas-
carine.
California fruits, new molases, evapo'
rated fruits, krout, etc, at Craddock's
803 Ervay Street Grocery.
Turf goods of all descriptions, such
as saddles. brides, harness, bits, halt
ers, boots, knee caps, etc, in the larg
est assortment, at the turfman's head
quarters, Padgitt Bros.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26

From now until Xmas
we will offer at specially
reduced prices all Of our
elegant Tea Sets, Dinner
Sets, Chamber Sets, Col
ored Glassware, Buisque
and other statuary, Sill
ventilated Goods, ele-
CANT Chandeliers and
Lamps and Cutlery, Mir.
rors, Vases, Toilet Sets,
Noticed Cups and Sau-
GERS and Mugs, and wish
it distinctly understood
when we say Especially
reduced prices" we mean
to make them so low
that no one will be able
to- undersell us and give
the same quality Of
goods. Respectfully,
CHINA HALL.
D. Goslin, Manager.
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Geneveive

Are cheap, are good; go for them.
This marvellous and unrivalled brand
has just made its appearance on the
market, and its popularity is already
unbounded. No cigar ever met with
such an enthusiastic reception since
the invention of tob icco. The doors
hadn't been open ten minutes before
the house was crowded, and the stand
ing loom was so full of eager pur-
chasers that their feet stuck out
through the transom. President
Cleveland sent for the first box, and
said he would rather be the man who
made that cigar than TO be president.
10 be had only at g. V. Walters drug
store, 720 Elm street.
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The Verdict Unanimous.

w. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifics: Il can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One max took six bottles, and
was cured of rheumatism of 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, Druggist,
Belleville, Ohio, affirms: ~The best
selling medicine have ever handled
in my 20 years experience is Electric
Bitters.r Thousands of others have
added their testimony, so that the YER
dict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kid
neys or blood. Only half dollar q
bottle, at w. H Howell 4 Brs'a drug
store
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BuckIen,s ArnIca saIye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or me ney refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
w. VI. Howell a. Bro.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26

Imported Krout, new Louisiana
syrup, mackerel, pickles, evaporated
fruits, etc. Craddock's Eryay Street
Grocery.
il. Williams, The Old Druggist
for everything in the line, 500 Main
street.
j. L. Williams, 500 Main street,
Eupion Oil, Lubricating Oils, etc.
A. e. Bouche, the Main street grocer, nas
ust added splendid refrigerator, In which
he has always the freshest country butter,
eggs and fresh Fleischman's yeast, which Is
kept as cold as can be.
The Memphis Appeal is clear and
bold in declaring in favor of woman
suffrage. 1t says call mon and women
were created equal, and so they should
stand before the law"
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Bargains in Second Hand Pianos and
Organs.

Secondhand Shonacher upright
piano, seven and oDe.third Octaves,
nearly as good as new, in best Of
order, cheap at 1926.
Secondhand Chickering, square,
largest size, four round corners, fin
ished back and 'front.'. good order,
seven and one-third octaves, 5000.
Secondhand Dorman & Holmes,
square grand, four round corners, fin
ished all round, seven and onc-third
oct yes, cheap at $175.
Secondhand Peters & Gragg, four
round corners, in good order, finished
all round, seven octaves, cheap at 500.
Largo size square Decker Bros, per-
fectly new, front round corners, regu-
lar price $500, TO close out Immediate
ly, $435.
Second hand Estey organ, four sets
of reeds and vox humane, six stops,
in good order, bargain at 1856.
Secondhand pipe top Estey organ,
ten stops, six sets of reeds, foot ped
ais and blow lever, in the best of
order, good for twenty years use, a
handsome organ and just the organ
for some church or college; cost new
$275, for few days at 800.
We will give reasonable terms on
any of the above instruments, and
guarantee Of them. Special bargains.
WILL A. WATKIN u Co, 737 Main st.
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Notice to Present Claims.

All persons having claims against the
estate of X. X. Archinard, deceased, are
hereby required to present same within the
time prescribed by law TO the administra-
trix Of said estate, Mrs. Nj. A. Archinard, to
whom letters OF administration were grant
en- on the 2nd day Of August, 1887, and
whose residence and post office address lie
Dallas, Texas. M. A. ARCHINARD,
Admx. of K. X. Archinard, Decd.
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Attic Opera House.

Grismer- Davis Combination the past
two evenings in their presentation of
the Wages of Sim" This is a strong
drama and its rendition has given
general satisfaction. Tonight this
company will play Hugh Conway's IA
nous "Cal!cd Back" This is said to be
an entirely different version and much
superior to play by that name pre-
sented here a year ago and those who
see 1t tonight will be well entertained.
We do not sell IA pounds of granu-
lated sugar for $1-right here we draw
the linc-however, we do sell soap
that will wash the stains out of bad
character, or the spots off leopard.
Thompson & Price, 900 Elm street.
Rev. j. w. Heidi, d. D., regent of
the Georgetown University, will
preach at the First Methodist Church
tomorrow morning and evening.
Yes, she was beautiful, with the
light OF joy in her azure eyes that re-
minded one of heavens own blue the
sunbeams of content ripping across
her velvety cheek and the nope of
long years coming from her crimson
lips. She attributes her splendid
physical perfection to the use of Nor
ris' Cascarine.
Mr.. A. Milton Kennedy, editor OF
the Mexia Democrat, was in the city
to-day, OH business preparatory to is
suing fine Xmas edition.
Silver King yeast powders at A. E. Bou-
che's, S24 Main street.
Gold bangle rings at 81, at Beck's.
Without Parallel for pains of all kinds,
hemorrhages and inflammations-Pol DIS
as good, " for limitations.
War, pestilence and famine destroy
countless thousands But Indigestion,
dyspepsia, arrangement of the liver
and stomach are powerful foes 10 the
human race. Morris Cascarine VIII
defeat their ravages.
The new station house, on the cor
ner of Main and HARDWOOD streets, one
of the most costly structures belong
ing to the city, has been flooded in the
basement by the recent rain. This is
caused by the lack of proper drainage
and some steps should be taken look:
ing towards remedying the trouble.
If you want harness for your
driving horse at the most reasonable
price Tor leather and workmanship
don't fail to see Padgett Bros. stock
which is the largest and most conn.,
plete in the State.
Gumbo file and fine Mexican coffee just
arrived at Bouche's grocery store.
Mr.. John b. Kunz, late efficient and
accommodating deputy clerk, is now to
be found at 512 Main street where he
offers to serve his friends in the prac-
tice of law.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26

wANTED.--A good gentle we'll
disposed cat to use in taking pic.
lures. Apply to ]. H. Webster, High
Priced Photographer, S03 Elm or
804 Main streets.
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Died

Departed this life this morning at
three o'clock at the residence of her
nephew Mr.. e. / Snodgrass, Mrs.
Jennie e. Blair, after painful ill
ness of several months which she bore
with Christian patience and fortitude
"a lovely Christian character. She
was member of the 1st Presbyterian
Church and leaves one son, Mr.. Will
liam Blair, and many sorrowing rela.
tives. The funeral will take place to-
morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, from
the residence corner of HARDWOOD and
Cottage Lane. The HERALD extends
its warmest sympathies to those who
mourn her loss.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26

Those who are inclined to bilious
ness will find Norris Cascarine an I'M
failing remedy for its eradication.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26

Eye, Ear, Nose ana Throat Diseases
Artificial Ely es. DR.. Briggs, over
postofflce.
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Dallas Hailg g~ala'
C.E. GILBERT, Editor and Proprietor.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

WE are authorized to announce ED. G.
w SMITH as candidate for Mayor at
the ensuing election.
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900 Elm street, full weight, good
measure, polite clerks, prompt deliv-
cry. Save orders for our solicitors.
Thompson & Price.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-11-26

If you want your watch or jewelry
repaired take it to j. p. Doherty x
Co., 6C3 Main street.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds were filed for
record In the county clerks office yes
terday:
J.H. Cole and wife to B. L. Julian,
120x350 feet of land two miles north OF
the court house, $1,000.
Dallas Land and Loan Company to
John Tenbruer, lot 4, block 30, Oak
Cliff, $3.50.
ii. NJ. Frees to Frees & Son, lot No.
6, estate of William Rowe, $4,000.
Juliette III. Redfcld to Adelia A.
Redfield, 5Ox2OSl feet Of ground, city
of Dallas, $3.50.
When the leaves began to fade we
offered the citizens of Dallas the
fanciest stack of groceries ever
brought to TINS market. When the
flowers begin to bloom we will be
right here offering the best line OF
groceries in the market. We are here
to stay. THOMPSON & PRICE.
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Rogers silver plated forks ant
spoons at manufacturers prices a
j. p. Doherty g. Co.'S, COS Main stree
End door from Lamar.
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Recorders Court.

AtCSoINCh % Oc"ss'
II. l.. Marsalis, obstructing side
walk, dismissed.
G. Smith, assault and battery fined
So.
w. A. Jordan, assault and battery
fined So.
Jack Murphy, indecent exposure OF
person, continued.
Gus. Lane and Chas. Davis, interior
ing with private property. Lane
fined SIS, case against Davis dismiss
ed.
Three cases vagrancy, each contin-
ued.
Jas. Thompson, interfering with pri-
vate property, fined $40.
Five cases intoxicatiOn, a fine Of So
entered in each case.
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The letter that never came went te
the dead letter office because George
did not say care of Thompson Il Price,
900 Elm street.
/ have weak feelings my own hubby.
Do get me something nourishing at
Thompson Il Prices, they keep every
thing.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-12-10
Observation-Disclosures,
EPPS'S COCOA.
BREAKEAST.

"gya thorough knowledge OF tho natural lava
triton, aud by a careful application Of ihe Hne
properties oil well.selcctea Cocoa, Mr.. Epps has
provided our breakfast tables with dellcately 20.
doctors bills. It Is by tho judicio,s use OF such
articles Of diet that acoustitution may be gradu.
ally built UP. until strong enough 10 rcsls. every
tendency to disease. Hundreds Of subtle naladies
there Is Q weak point. We may escape many q
fatal shalt by keeping ourselves well fortified With
pure blood and properly nourished irnme."-
Girl! Service Ga:ets. - $50 800. d
Made simply with boiling water or milk Bold
only IN half pound tins by Grocers, labeled thus
JAMES EPPS CO., Homeopathic Chem!su,
I0I.TIhAe 49, ~ IONnnE. ESGIIHn